YEARLY HIGH
0.9378 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.8446 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8979 WST

2014 LTL to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LTL to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.9378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0932 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9195 to the December average rate of 0.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9378 was up 0.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,689 WST
2013 Average 4,449 WST
Yearly Trough Low 4,223 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.20 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9372
0.8490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.9183, compared to 0.8774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0253 WST (High: 0.8699 / Low: 0.8446). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 WST (High: 0.9259 / Low: 0.9149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.9299) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0670 (+7.76%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.9299
2013 Avg (March) 0.8629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9276 0.9115 0.9195
February 0.9327 0.9159 0.9247
March 0.9378 0.9165 0.9299
April 0.9259 0.9149 0.9190
May 0.9237 0.8989 0.9101
June 0.9149 0.9010 0.9068
July 0.9076 0.8947 0.9007
August 0.9001 0.8788 0.8916
September 0.8835 0.8662 0.8754
October 0.8845 0.8604 0.8733
November 0.8815 0.8601 0.8673
December 0.8699 0.8446 0.8563